Wednesday, April 15, 2009

~TERRARIUMS ADD A TOUCH OF WHIMSY~



I love terrariums ~The idea of a little fairy land in a glass enclosure fulfills my need for whimsy.


Materials needed:
Glass jar ~ I used an old lemonade jug the kind with the metal spout and removable glass lid 3.99 goodwill


potting soil ~

charcoal ~ the kind for plants sold at most nurseries.

small tropical plant~
moss~ found in my yard
small pebbles~drainage
a touch of whimsy~ Grasshopper ~ metal
small snail found in my yard................

CAKE TERRARIUM ~ with glass cake stand!
my next terrarium is going to be a moss cake to add some greenery in my kitchen.......... I purchased a glass cake stand the kind with the huge lid! currently I am working out the details of the moss cake. I think it will be a perfect compliment to my country kitchen and not as boring as typical houseplant*yawn!

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I am a 36 year old mother and wife....who loves..lives..breathes anything that gets my creative juices flowing. Some days its finding the perfect patio door for my 1940's bungalow. Other days it could be the quest for the perfect shade of green to paint the exterior! I look for creative inspiration everywhere I go...Pubs,tea houses,Spa's you name it....I am soaking up the ideas! I was also employed in the design industry as a visual merchandise mgr. for a huge furniture co. ( Then as a Design consultant for a pricey store.) Then as a stylist- Attended the huge- home accessories show in China (2003) I LOVE DECORATING!!!!!!!!!!!